Sublimity Defection Leaves Seven In AIG William Hill have revised their betting on the AIG Europe Champion following the news that the reigning Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdler Sublimity will bypass Sunday's race. John Carr's charge was a 9-2 shot for the race prior to his withdrawal. The bookmakers now make the Henry De Bromhead's stable star Sizing Europe their favourite for the Leopardstown contest. Noel Meade's sole entry Aitmatov is next best at 3-1, while the bewleyhotels.com December hurdle winner Al Eile, and the dual Champion Hurdler Hardy Eustace are available at 7-2 and 9-2 respectively. AIG Europe Champion Hurdle (William Hill Bet): 5-2 Sizing Europe, 3-1 Aitmatov, 7-2 Al Eile, 9-2 Hardy Eustace, 9-1 Lounaos, 12-1 Ebayizan, 16-1 Silent Oscar - E/W 1/5 1-2-3 (All 7 Quoted)
